“Let us work without reasoning,' said Martin; 'it is the only way to make life endurable.”

“What a pessimist you are!" exclaimed Candide."That is because I know what life is," said Martin.”

“The only way to make men speak well of us is to do it.”

“You're a bitter man," said Candide.That's because I've lived," said Martin.”

“But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.”

“In every author, let us distinguish the man from his work.”

“Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”